xii, 251 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-251)

The background of the apostolic age. The political and cultural background ; The religious background -- The book of Acts. History of criticism : a general overview ; History of criticism : the speeches in Acts ; The historical value of Acts -- The external history of the apostolic church. Pentecost ; The Gentile mission ; Persecution and the break with Judaism ; The extension of the gospel during the first century ; Church and state ; Church and society -- The internal development of the church. The concept of the church : its organization ; Theology (gleaned mainly from the preaching) ; Incipient creeds ; Baptism ; Worship (including the Lord's Supper) ; Christian life ; Ministry ; Teaching ; Discipline -- The individual churches. Jerusalem ; Antioch ; Philippi ; Thessalonica ; Corinth ; Ephesus ; Colosse ; Rome

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